9 Best Beachfront Resorts in Da Nang

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Pick the beach before the resort. Da Nang’s sea is calmest from May to August and rough by October and November, so the month you fly matters more than the pool. My Khe is the busy city beach, Non Nuoc is quieter, and Son Tra, to the north, has its own coves. Here’s where I’d book, depending on the month.

Da Nang Beachfront Resorts

When the Sea Is Swimmable

The swimming season is shorter than the beach season.

• Calm Months May to August is the calmest stretch, and March and April are good too. Lifeguards patrol marked zones at My Khe and Bac My An, so swim between the flags.
• Rough Months October and November bring heavy rain and strong currents, and swimming in the sea is not advised. Typhoon season runs from August to November, so book a resort with a large pool for the rough months and treat the beach as a place to walk.

My Khe, Bac My An or Non Nuoc

Three beaches hold most of the resorts, and Son Tra sits apart on the peninsula.

• My Khe Is the City Beach It runs along the edge of Da Nang and sits 5 to 10 minutes from the centre by taxi. It is the busiest of the three, with soft sand and a gentle slope.
• Bac My An Is Quieter Bac My An continues south of My Khe, with white sand and thinner crowds. Swimming is good there, and the centre is a short ride away.
• Non Nuoc Has the Palest Sand Resorts and the Marble Mountains back Non Nuoc, 15 to 25 minutes from the centre by car. The beach is quieter than My Khe, and waves build in windy months.
• Son Tra Sits Apart Son Tra’s forested coves are small, and most belong to a resort. Allow 10 to 30 minutes by car from the centre, depending on the cove.

Airport Rides by Beach

Da Nang International Airport sits close to the beaches, and the city is the shortest ride.

• City and My Khe Come First Da Nang’s centre is 8 to 14 minutes from the airport, and My Khe takes 10 to 15 minutes. My Khe is the nearest beach to the airport.
• Non Nuoc Takes 15 to 30 Minutes Resort zones on Non Nuoc stretch along a long beach, so the ride depends on which resort you book. Most of the resorts there sit about 20 minutes out.
• Son Tra Takes Longer Son Tra’s coves sit 20 to 37 minutes from the airport, depending on the cove. That is the longest ride of the coastal beaches.

Marble Mountains and Hoi An

Both sit south of the city, so a stay on Non Nuoc puts them closest.

• Marble Mountains Face Non Nuoc The mountains stand south of the centre and about 20 km north of Hoi An. Huyen Khong Cave and Am Phu Cave are the two big caves, and the temples on Thuy Son date to the 17th century.
• Climb Thuy Son by Lift or Stairs A glass elevator shortens the climb to Thuy Son, and the stone steps are steep. Ride up and walk down if the heat is bad.
• Hoi An Is 20 to 40 Minutes Away Resorts on Non Nuoc and My Khe sit 20 to 40 minutes from the old town, depending on the resort. From the airport the drive takes 45 to 60 minutes, and evening rush hour near Dragon Bridge stretches it.

A Night at the Dragon Bridge

The dragon bridge puts on a short fire and water show.

• The Show Runs at Weekends The dragon breathes fire and then sprays water on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and on major holidays. Arrive early for a spot on the east bank promenade facing the dragon’s head.
• My Khe Is 10 to 15 Minutes Away A taxi from My Khe reaches the bridge in 10 to 15 minutes. Resorts farther south on Non Nuoc add to the ride back after the show.
• Watch From 200 Metres North Walk 200 metres north along the east bank for more room. Cafes and rooftop bars on the east bank give a raised view of the show.

Eating Beyond the Resort

The best-known local food sits in the city, not on the beach.

• Eat the Local Dishes Downtown Mi quang, banh xeo and bun cha ca are the dishes to order. Han Market and the streets around Nguyen Chi Thanh are the places to start.
• Walk a Block Inland The streets closest to My Khe are lined with restaurants that target tourists, with English menus and higher prices. One block inland, the prices drop sharply.
• Seafood Sits Near the Sand Seafood restaurants line the beach streets. Grilled squid and steamed clams are the standard orders.

FAQs

1. When is the best time to stay at a beach resort in Da Nang?

May to August is the best window, because the sea is calmest and lifeguards patrol the marked swimming zones. March and April also work well for swimming. October and November bring heavy rain and strong currents, and typhoon season runs from August to November. A resort with a large pool covers the rough months.

2. Is it safe to swim at the beaches in Da Nang?

Yes, inside the patrolled zones during the calm months. Lifeguards watch marked stretches of My Khe and Bac My An, and swimmers stay between the flags. In October and November the currents are strong and swimming in the sea is not advised. Check the flags each morning. Stay inside the lifeguard zones even on calm days.

3. Which is better for a resort stay, My Khe or Non Nuoc?

Non Nuoc suits a quiet beach stay, and My Khe suits staying close to the city. Non Nuoc has paler sand and resorts backed by the Marble Mountains, but it sits 15 to 25 minutes from the centre by car. My Khe is 5 to 10 minutes from the centre and busier. Bac My An is quieter than My Khe and still close to town.

4. Is a beach resort in Da Nang worth it in October?

Book it for the pool, not the sea. Heavy rain and strong currents hit in October and November, so swimming is not advised. Typhoon season runs from August to November. The resorts still suit spa days and day trips to Hoi An and the Marble Mountains, which sit on the coast road to the south.

5. How far is Hoi An from the beach resorts?

Hoi An is 20 to 40 minutes from the resorts on Non Nuoc and My Khe, depending on the resort. From the airport the taxi ride takes 45 to 60 minutes, and evening rush hour near Dragon Bridge stretches it. The Marble Mountains sit on the road toward Hoi An, about 20 km north of it.

6. Which nights does the Dragon Bridge show run?

The dragon breathes fire and sprays water on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and on major holidays. The show is short, and the east bank promenade facing the dragon’s head fills early. A taxi from My Khe takes 10 to 15 minutes. Resorts farther south on Non Nuoc add to the ride back.

7. Is Son Tra a good base for a beach stay?

Son Tra suits a secluded stay rather than a city stay. Its forested coves are small, most belong to a resort, and few other visitors reach them. Allow 10 to 30 minutes by car from the centre of Da Nang, and 20 to 37 minutes from the airport depending on the cove.